5 Things You’ll Gain from Participating in Experience by Industry Standard

If you're an aspiring creative or young professional looking to break into the creative industries, you’ve probably realized that talent alone isn’t enough—traditional film school isn’t the only way, and talent alone doesn’t always get you access.

It’s about access, community, and real-world experience. That’s exactly what Experience by Industry Standard delivers.

You Learn in the Doing

Along the way you probably have gained the skills to do the work in your chosen craft—but do you know how to work collaboratively with peers in the same role? Navigate notes from filmmakers and networks?  Advocate for your creative input? Through Experience Residencies, you’ll work directly with people who are doing the work right now, at the production companies and distributors you admire—who are navigating the very challenges you’re preparing for.

A Network That Wants to See You Win

This isn’t a one-way mentorship or a surface-level meet-and-greet. It’s a real community. You’ll connect with other emerging talents who are just as hungry as you are—and with seasoned pros who remember exactly what it’s like to be in your shoes. These are people who will champion your growth long after the program ends.

Creative Confidence

Through workshops, hands-on work experience, and honest feedback, you’ll get the space to try, fail, ask questions, and try again. You’ll walk away with a clearer creative voice, a sharper skill set, and the confidence to contribute to real-world projects. By the end of the experience, you won’t just feel more prepared—you’ll be more prepared.

Real Roles on Active, Commissioned Projects

This isn’t about hypothetical assignments or simulated exercises. You’ll join well oiled teams, contribute on a meaningful level within real, commissioned projects—work that’s headed for release and will be seen by a global audience. Your contributions will directly impact the final product. It’s an opportunity to prove your skills in a professional setting, gain feedback, and add work to your CV that shows you can operate at industry level—because you already have.

Clarity About What You Want

One of the most underrated parts of any great experience is walking away with direction. You’ll leave the program not just with new connections and tools—but with a better sense of what aligns with your values, your goals and your vision to take your best next step.

Experience by Industry Standard isn’t just a resume-builder—it’s a launching pad. If you're passionate about storytelling that matters and ready to step into the entertainment industry with purpose and direction, this is where it starts.

Deadline to Apply: August 10th @ 11:59pm PT

Learn more and apply here.